HHS to spend roughly $350 MILLION on campaigns to increase vaccination rates, combat 'misinformation': report

A review of federal grant records reveals that the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded approximately $338 million in taxpayer-funded grants aimed at promoting vaccination and addressing "vaccine hesitancy" and "misinformation" across dozens of states and territories. According to a report from War Room journalist Natalie Winters, these initiatives, which began on July 1, 2025, and are set to run through June 30, 2030, focus on expanding vaccine access, improving immunization rates, and implementing public education campaigns to build confidence in vaccines.

The grants emphasize outreach to underserved communities, including targeted efforts in populations such as Amish groups and Native American tribes. Strategies include partnerships with "trusted messengers," dissemination of educational materials, and campaigns to "quell mis- and disinformation surrounding vaccines." Several programs also promote childhood vaccinations, including for Hepatitis B and RSV, with initiatives like school-linked outreach and campaigns such as "Start Smart Back to School," according to the report.
Specific examples highlighted in the review include: Maine's Universal Adult Immunization Program, which aims to develop vaccine access for adults over 19, counter misinformation, and maintain high immunization rates; Kentucky's efforts to address vaccination challenges "fueled by the public's lack of trust in vaccines, which is further compounded by misinformation campaigns;" North Dakota's initiative to "improve vaccine confidence amongst North Dakotans of all ages" using evidence-based strategies; and Idaho's program, which focuses on "promoting vaccine confidence and demand through partnership with trusted messengers" and addressing disparities in underserved communities.

Recently, Trump's Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its childhood vaccine recommendations from 72 injections to just 11, following the European model.